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I hate temporary.
When something brings you so much joy, but you know it will never be there after.
When something is obviously real, but it is as fleeting as laughter.
I hate ephemeral.
There when you want it, never when you need it.
There when it’s acknowledged, gone when unrecognized.
I hate volatile.
While it lasts: brilliantly explosive.
While it fades: depressingly destructive.
Most of all, I hate circumstantial.
Real only when attainable,
Dead when unavailable.
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